ADA6

ADAM-4500
PC-based Communication
Controller
User's Manual
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2nd Edition, July 2004

ADAM-4500 Users Manual
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 General Information 3

1.1 Introduction 3
1.2 Features 3
1.3 Specifications 3
1.4 System Diagram 4
Chapter 2 Installation Guidelines 7

2.1 System Requirements to Setup ADAM-4500 7
2.2 Steps to Successfully Setup the System 7
2.3 Jumper Setting 9
2.4 Communication Wiring 10
Chapter 3 Programming and Downloading 12

3.1 Programming 12
3.2 Downloading and transferring 14
3.3 Steps to Building a Successful Application 17
Chapter 4 Function Library 18
Appendix A Register Structure 31
Appendix B Safety Instructions 33
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Chapter 1 General Information

1.1 Introduction
The ADAM-4500 is a fully functional standalone controller, designed for industrial automation
and control, enclosed in a small package. It provides an ideal means of producing an IBM PC
compatible hardware platform.
Emulating Open PC environments
The module is much like a compact computer, and includes an 80188 CPU, 256 KB Flash ROM,
256 KB SRAM, COM1, COM2, and a program download port. Its built-in ROM-DOS is an
MS-DOS equivalent operating system, which provides all of the basic functions of MS-DOS
except for BIOS. A user can run standard PC software and application programs, written in high
level languages such as C or C++, within the ROM-DOS environment. Moreover, the module
also provides free ROM memory for application downloading and free RAM memory for
application operation.
Built-in RS-232/RS-485 Communication Ports
The ADAM-4500 has two communication ports to let the controller easily communicate with the
other devices in your application. The COM1 port can be configured as an RS-232 or an
RS-485 communication interface via the jumper setting. The COM2 port is dedicated as an
RS-485 port. This unique design makes the controller suitable for use in a variety of
applications.
Built-in Real-time Clock and Watchdog Timer
The controller also includes a real-time clock and a watchdog timer function. The real-time clock
ensures time recording while events occur. The watchdog timer is designed to automatically
reset the microprocessor when the system fails. This feature greatly reduces the level of
maintenance required and makes the ADAM-4500 ideal for use in applications that require a
high level of system stability.
1.2 Features
Built-in boot ROM-DOS to run PC programs
Free ROM/RAM memory for user's applications
2-wire, multi-drop RS-485 networking
Communication speed up to 115.2 Kbps
RS-232/RS-485 modes (jumper selectable)
Automatic data flow control in RS-485 mode
Built-in real-time clock and watchdog timer
Easy mounting on a DIN-rail or panel
Program download cable and utility included
1.3 Specifications
System
CPU: 80188-40
Flash ROM: 256 KB (170 KB free memory for users)
Operating system: Boot ROM-DOS
SRAM: 256 KB ( 234 KB free memory for users)
Timer BIOS: Yes
Real-time clock: Yes
Watchdog timer: Yes
COM1: RS-232/RS-485
COM2: RS-485
Program download port (RS-232): Tx, Rx, GND
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RS-232 Interface
Signals: TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, RI, GND
Mode: Asynchronous full duplex, point to point
Connector: DB-9 pin
Transmission speed: up to 115.2 Kbps
Max transmission distance: 50 feet (15.2 m)
RS-485 Interface
Signals: DATA+, DATA-
Mode: Half-duplex, multi-drop
Connector: Plug-in terminal block
Transmission speed: up to 115.2 Kbps
Max transmission distance: 1220 m (4000 feet)
Power
Unregulated +10 to +30 VDC
Protected against power reversal
Power consumption: 2.0 W
Mechanical
Case: ABS with captive mounting hardware
Plug-in screw terminal block:
Accepts 0.5 mm2 to 2.5 mm2, 1 - #12 or 2 - #14 to #22 AWG
Environment
Operating temperature: -10 to 70C (14 to 158F)
Storage temperature: -25 to 70C (-13 to 158F)
Humidity: 5 to 95 %, non-condensing
1.4 System Diagram
ADAM-4500
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Figure 1-1: ADAM-4500 Diagram
Function Block Diagram
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SRAM
RS232/485 COM#1
Tranceiver UART
16 Bit FLASH ROM
up
RS-485 COM#2
Tranceiver UART RTC
Programming
Port
Tranceiver
+5V
GND
WDT&Reset
+5V
GND
Power
+10V to 30Vdc
Converter
Figure 1-2: ADAM-4500 Function Block Diagram
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Chapter 2 Installation Guidelines

This chapter provides guidelines to set up and install the ADAM-4500 communication controller.
A simplified hookup scheme is provided that lets you configure a successful system off-line
before implementing it in your application.
2.1 System Requirements to Setup ADAM-4500

The following list gives an overview of what is needed to setup, install and configure an
ADAM-4500 system.
ADAM-4500 module
An IBM PC/AT compatible computer that can download programs with an RS-232 port.
Power supply for the ADAM-4500 (+10 to + 30 VDC)
ADAM-4500 download utility software
Download cable (RS-232 interface)
Host computer
Any computer that is IBM PC/AT compatible which can run and write programs in an MS-DOS
environment, and provides an RS-232 communication port to allow users to download programs
into the ADAM-4500, can function as the host computer.
Power supply
For ease of use in industrial environments, the ADAM-4500 will accept industry standard +24
VDC unregulated power. The ADAM-4500 was designed to operate using any power supply
voltage between +10 and +30 VDC. Power ripples must be limited to 5 V peak to peak while the
voltage in all cases must be maintained between +10 and +30 VDC.
Utility software
A Driver CD-ROM containing menu-driven utility software is provided with ADAM-4500 to help
users to download programs to the ADAM-4500. The ADAM-4500 utility software is executed in
an MS-DOS or compatible environment.
Download cable
A customized download cable is included. A user can connect it between the COM port of a
host computer and the download port of the ADAM-4500 for downloading programs.
2.2 Steps to Successfully Setup the System

Step 1: Review the requirements
Before you power on the ADAM-4500, make sure you have a host computer, a power supply,
and the utility software and download cable.
Step 2: Wiring the power cables and download cable
Connect the power cable between the power supply and the ADAM-4500. Make sure the power
source is between +10 and +30 VDC.
We advise use of the following standard colors (as indicated on the ADAM-4500) for the power
cables:
+Vs (R) Red

GND (B) Black
Connect the download cable between the host computer and the ADAM-4500. A customized
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download cable is provided with the ADAM-4500, which includes a DB-9 pin connector for the
connection to the host computer, and three color-coded wires for connection to the ADAM-4500
terminal block. The following figure shows how to connect the ADAM-4500 to the host
computer.
HOST PC DOWNLOAD CABLE and ADAM-4500

RS-232 RS-232
Red
(RS-232
White
PC)
Black
Host PC
Male DB-9 Female
DB-9
Figure 2-1: Download Cable Connections
Step 3: Run utility software in host computer
Together with the ADAM-4500 you will find a Driver CD-ROM containing a utility
ADAM4500.EXE file. This file is a menu-driven software utility provided for downloading user's
programs. It uses a screen simulating operation of the ADAM-4500 communication controller.
When the file is executed, the main screen appears, as shown in figure 2.2.
Figure 2-2: Main Screen
Setup COM port
First, highlight the "COMport" option on the top bar and press <enter>. The status field (shown
below) will appear. Second, highlight the COM port you used to connect the ADAM-4500 to the
PC, then press <enter>. The Baudrate is set to a default value of 57600 bps and cannot be
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changed. The screen is as shown in figure 2.3.
Figure 2-3: Select Communication Port
Step 4: Power on ADAM-4500
Highlight the "Terminal" option, then press <enter>. Power on the ADAM-4500. After 5 seconds,
the screen shown in figure 2.4 will appear. The ADAM-4500 system is successfully started up.
Figure 2-4: Emulating Screen of ADAM-4500
2.3 Jumper Setting
We designed the ADAM-4500 with ease-of-use in mind. It has three jumper settings. The
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following sections explain how to configure the module. You may want to refer to the figure
below for help in identifying card components.
COM1 Port Setting (JP1)
Jumper JP1 lets you configure the COM1(3F8) port as an RS-232 or as an RS-485 interface for
different applications. Jumper settings are shown below:
Watchdog Timer Setting (JP2)
Jumper JP2 lets you configure the watchdog timer in disable mode, reset mode or NMI
(Non-maskable interrupt) mode.
NMI RESET NMI RESET NMI RESET
JP2 JP2 JP2

Disable Watchdog Timer Reset Mode Non-maskable
Interrupt (NMI)
(Default)
Reset Function Setting (JP3)
Jumper JP3 enables or disables the function of the reset pin, as shown below:
2.4 Communication Wiring

The ADAM-4500 offers two serial ports: COM1(3F8) in RS-232 or RS-485, and COM2 (2F8) in
RS-485. COM1 can be configured as an RS-232 or as an RS-485 interface via the jumper
setting. This provides flexibility for communications between the controller and other devices in
your application.
RS-232 Connection
The ADAM-4500 has a DB-9 pin connector as its RS-232 port connector. Since the connection
for an RS-232 interface is not standardized, different devices implement the RS-232 connection
in different ways. If you are having problems with a serial device, be sure to check the pin
assignments for the connector. The following table shows the pin assignments for the
ADAM-4500's RS-232 port.
Pin No. Description

1 DCD
2 RxD
3 TxD
4 DTR
5 GND
6 DSR
7 RTS
8 CTS
9 RI
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Table 2-1: Pin Assignments of RS-232 Port
RS-485 Connection
The RS-485 standard supports half-duplex communication. This means that just two wires are
needed to both transmit and receive data. Handshaking signals (such as RTS, Request To
Send) are normally used to control the direction of the data flow. A special I/O circuit in the
ADAM-4500 automatically senses the direction of the data flow and switches the transmission
direction. No handshaking signals are necessary. This RS-485 control is completely transparent
to the user.
We recommend that shielded twisted-pair cables complying with the EIA RS-485 standard be
used in the network to reduce interference. Only one set of twisted-pair cables is required to
transmit both Data and RTS signals. We advise use of the following standard colors for the
communication cables.
DATA + Yellow
DATA - Green
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Chapter 3 Programming and Downloading
This chapter explains how to program applications and download programs into the
ADAM-4500 controller. Additionally, it points out limitations and concerns of which you should
be aware.
3.1 Programming
The operating system of ADAM-4500 is ROM-DOS, an MS-DOS equivalent system. It allows
users to run application programs written in assembly language as well as high level languages
such as C or C++. However, there are limitations when running application programs in the
ADAM-4500. In order to build successful applications, you should keep the following limitations
and concerns in mind.
Mini BIOS Functions
The ADAM-4500 provides only two serial communication ports for connecting peripherals, so
the mini BIOS of ADAM-4500 only provides 10 function calls. Since the user's program can not
use other BIOS function calls, the ADAM-4500 may not work as intended. Additionally, certain
language compilers such as QBASIC directly call BIOS functions that are not executable in
ADAM-4500. The ADAM-4500 mini BIOS function calls are listed in the following table.
Function Subfunction Task

07h 186 or greater co-processor esc instruct
10h 0eh TTY Clear output
11h Get equipment
12h Get memory size
15h 87h Extended memory read
88h Extended memory size
c0h PS/2 or AT style A20 Gate table
16h 0 Read TTY char
1 Get TTY status
2 Get TTY flags
18h Print "Failed to BOOT ROM-DOS" message
19h Reboot system
1ah 0 Get tick count
1 Set tick count
2 Get real time clock
3 Set real time clock
4 Get date
5 Set date
1ch Timer tick
Converting Program Codes

The ADAM-4500 has an 80188 CPU. Therefore, programs downloaded into its flash ROM must
first be converted into 80186 or 80188 compatible code, and the floating point operation must
be set to emulation mode. For example, if you were to develop your application program in
Borland C, you would compile the program as indicated in the screen below.
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Figure 3-1: Converting Program Codes
Other Limitations
1. The ADAM-4500 does not support the standard PC function "8253". Therefore, the C
language function call "delay ( )" cannot be used in ADAM-4500 applications.
2. Certain critical files are always kept in flash ROM, such as the operating system files, BIOS,
and monitoring files. Aside from the storage space needed for these critical files, the
ADAM-4500 has an additional 170 KB of free ROM space for downloading user applications.
An additional free 234 KB of SRAM is provided for operation of applications.
Programming the Watchdog Timer
The ADAM-4500 is equipped with a watchdog timer function that resets the CPU or generates
an interrupt if processing comes to a standstill for any reason. This feature increases system
reliability in industrial standalone and unmanned environments.
If you decide to use the watchdog timer, you must write a function call to enable it. When the
watchdog timer is enabled, it must be cleared by the application program at intervals of less
than 1.6 seconds. If it is not cleared at the required time intervals, it will activate and reset the
CPU, or generate an NMI (Non-maskable interrupt). You can use a function call in your
application program to clear the watchdog timer. At the end of your program, you need an
additional function call to disable the watchdog timer.
The following program shows how you might program the watchdog timer in C programs:
Example:
main ()
{
wdt_enable(); /* enable ADAM-4500 WDT function */
{ /* user's function block */
.
.
wdt_clear(); /* clear WDT timer */
.
.
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}
wdt_disable(); /* disable ADAM-4500 WDT function */
}
Interrupt Types
Three types of interrupts may occur in the ADAM-4500. The following table shows the types of
interrupts.
Interrupt Name Interrupt Type

Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI) 02h
COM1 Interrupt 0Ch
COM2 Interrupt 0Eh
Memory Mapping
The following table shows the memory mapping of the ADAM-4500 controller.
0xF8000 -- 0xFFFFF Monitor program

0xF6C00 -- 0xF7FFF Mini BIOS
0xCC000 Start of Application ROM Disk (about 171 K)
0xC0000 Start of ROM-DOS (about 48 K)
0x40000 -- 0xBFFFF No Use
0x00400 -- 0x3FFFF SRAM area
0x00000 -- 0x003FF System area
0x003F8 -- 0x003FF COM1
0x002F8 -- 0x002FF COM2
0x00070 -- 0x00071 Real time clock
3.2 Downloading and Transferring

This section explains how to download application programs from a PC into the ADAM-4500
flash ROM and how to transfer files from a PC into ADAM-4500's SRAM.
Install Utility Software on Host PC
A Driver CD-ROM containing the following files and directories is included with each
ADAM-4500.
. ALLFILE <DIR>
. EXAMPLE <DIR>
. LIBRARY <DIR>
. MANUAL <DIR>
. A1-DIS.HEX
. ADAM_A1.HEX
. ADAM_DEM.HEX
. ADAM4500.EXE
. ADAMMINI.BAT
. ADAMMINI.HEX
. DEMO-DIS.HEX
. HEXCAT.EXE
. ROMDISK.EXE
. ROM-DOS.HEX
Copy all the files and directories on the Driver CD-ROM to the host computer hard drive.
Preparing the ALLFILE directory
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Applications programs are downloaded from a host-PC to the flash ROM of the ADAM-4500
using the ADAM-4500 utility software. The ADAM-4500 utility software is first installed on a
host-PC. The directory ALLFILE will be included among the contents copied from the Driver
CD-ROM to the host-PC hard drive. The user must then load into ALLFILE the following
required files: The application program intended for installation in ADAM-4500;
COMMAND.COM; AUTOEXEC.BAT; and CONFIG.SYS. The user should make certain that
AUTOEXEC.BAT contains the name of the user's application program so that the application
will automatically begin executing whenever the ADAM-4500 is powered on. When downloading
to the ADAM-4500's flash ROM, the utility software first clears all non-permanent files from the
flash ROM, then installs all the files contained in directory ALLFILE into the flash ROM. It is
therefore critical that all the required files be available in directory ALLFILE when the utility
software tries to install ALLFILE's contents on the ADAM-4500's flash ROM.
Downloading into flash ROM (ADAM-4500's C-drive)
With the ADAM-4500 utility software and the directory ALLFILE, loaded with its proper contents,
installed on the host-PC, you can execute the utility software. After the utility software has
begun executing, select the COMport of the host PC that has been connected to ADAM-4500.
Then select "Program" from the bar menu and press <enter> to begin downloading. The
screen shown in figure 3-2 will appear.
Figure 3-2: Program downloading
Follow the instructions shown on the screen. Power off the ADAM-4500 and then re-power on.
Then press any key within 7 seconds to burn the files contained in ALLFILE into the
ADAM-4500's flash ROM. After the files are successfully burned into the flash ROM, the screen
in Figure 3-3 will appear. Power off and power on the ADAM-4500 once again. The ADAM-4500
controller will automatically execute the application program.
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Figure 3-3: Download Complete
Transferring files to SRAM (ADAM-4500's D-drive)
The ADAM-4500 provides 234 KB of free SRAM for use in program operation, and as working
memory space in the event you want to test your system control logic or simulate system
performance before downloading the execution code to the flash ROM. You can transfer files
from a host-PC to the ADAM-4500's SRAM (D drive). Execute the utility software, select
terminal mode, and press Alt-T. File transfer will begin and the screen shown in figure 3-4 will
appear.
Figure 3-4: File Transferring
Key in the specific directory and file names you want to transfer. Press <enter> to complete the
file transfer. You can check the files in D drive.
We recommend that users test new applications on their host PC before installing them in the
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ADAM-4500. However, the performance of the host PC may differ greatly from that of the
ADAM-4500. Therefore, users may find it desirable to install an application that has been
tested on the host PC into ADAM-4500's D drive for testing prior to burning it into the flash ROM.
It takes less time to alter and reinstall a program into the SRAM than into the flash ROM, so
using the SRAM during debugging on the ADAM-4500 may be more efficient.
3.3 Steps to Building a Successful Application

Step 1: Write and simulate control logic on a PC
Connect a host-PC to the I/O device network you want to control. Write the control logic for your
application on the host-PC and execute the application on the PC to verify that it works properly.
Step 2: Connect the cables
Replace the host-PC in the control network with the ADAM-4500 and reconnect the proper
power and communications cable in the network to the ADAM-4500. Connect the download
cable between the host-PC and the ADAM-4500.
Step 3: Convert and download codes to flash ROM
Within the host computer, convert the application program into 80186 or 80188 compatible code.
Create an AUTOEXEC.BAT file for the application program and write the application program's
name in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file. Also create COMMAND.COM and CONFIG.SYS files for
the application program. Load the ADAM-4500 utility software into the host-PC. Load the
converted application program and the files AUTOEXEC.BAT, COMMAND.COM, and
CONFIG.SYS into directory ALLFILE. Execute the utility software to download the contents of
ALLFILE into the ADAM-4500 flash ROM.
Step 4: Power on ADAM-4500 to complete the application
After all the files in directory ALLFILE have been completely transferred to the flash ROM,
re-power on the ADAM-4500.
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Chapter 4 Function Library
The ADAM-4500 is packaged with a Driver CD-ROM that contains a directory called LIBRARY.
This directory contains a number of function calls that enable a user to efficiently write
applications for ADAM-4500. The library supports both Turbo C 2.0 and Microsoft C 6.0 version
programming languages.
The "LIBRARY" directory contains the following two sub-directories:
. MSC60 Library for Microsoft C 6.0 version

. TC20 Library for Turbo C 2.0 version
Function Library for Microsoft C

The MSC60 directory contains the following files:
ADAM4500.H Declaration file

4500L.LIB Library file for compiler large mode
4500S.LIB Library file for compiler small mode
5510L.LIB Library file for compiler large mode
5510S.LIB Library file for compiler small mode
Function Library for Turbo C

The TC20 directory contains the following files:

4500L.LIB Library file for compiling large mode
4500S.LIB Library file for compiling small mode
5510DRV.H Declaration file for RTC, Backup RAM and Timer functions
UTILITYL.LIB Library file for compiling large mode
UTILITYM.LIB Library file for compiling medium mode
UTILITYC.LIB Library file for compiling compact mode
UTILITYS.LIB Library file for compiling small mode
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The function calls included in the directory LIBRARY are described in the following pages.
<ADAM4500.H>
comm_init
Syntax:
int comm_init(int buf_size)
Function description:
Initializes the communication port and interrupt routine before other function calls use the
communication port.
Parameter Description
int buf_size Sets the buffer size of every communication port for storage of
received data. The unit of size is bytes.
Return:
Returns a 1 if command succeeds. Returns a 0 if it fails.
comm_exit
Syntax:
int comm_exit()
Function Description:
If a user calls the comm_init function, the user must call this function to release the
communication port before the user's program terminates.
Return:
Returns a 1 if command succeeds. Return a 0 if it fails.
comm_open
Syntax:
int comm_open(unsigned char port, unsigned long baud, int parity, int data, int stop, int
cmd_type)
To open a communication port for user to send and receive data.
unsigned char port Specifies communication port.
1: COM1 port
2: COM2 port
unsigned long baud Baud rate setting. The eight allowable baud rates are: 1200,
2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, and 115200. Sized in bps
(bits per second).
int parity Parity setting.

0: no parity, 1: odd, 2: even
int data Data bits setting. There are four allowable data lengths: 8, 7,
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6, and 5. Sized in bit units.
int stop Stop bits setting

1, 2
(stop bit = 1 is for data bits = 5,6,7, or 8)
(stop bit = 2 is for data bits = 6,7, or 8)
For details, refer to RS-232 chip set data book
int cmd_type Received data format setting.

0: single byte mode. The data format is a single byte character.
User can use comm_get_rec_datas to receive single byte
data.
1: command mode. The data format is a string. User can use

comm_get_rec_str to receive string data.
Return:
comm_send
Syntax:
int comm_send(unsigned char c, unsigned char port)
To send a character to a specified communication port.
unsigned char c Represents character to be sent.
unsigned char port Specifies communication port to which character is sent

(COM1 or COM2)
1: COM1 port
2: COM2 port
Return:
comm_get_rec_datas
Syntax:
int comm_get_rec_datas(unsigned *length, unsigned char **data, unsigned char port)
Function Description :
The function is called to receive a single byte of data. The function call returns a success flag if
the communication port receives any data. The function call returns a failed flag if the buffer of
the communication port is empty. The length of the data packet received (in bytes) is stored in
parameter "length". The contents of the data packet received are stored in parameter "data".
unsigned *length Returns the length of the received data
unsigned char **data Returns the received data contents. User must first allocate a
data buffer ( Use comm_int function call ). Before exiting
program, user must free this buffer ( Use comm_exit function
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call ).
unsigned char port Specifies communication port (COM1 or COM2)

1: COM1 port
2: COM2 port
Return:
comm_get_rec_str
Syntax:
int comm_get_rec_str(unsigned char **data, unsigned char port)
This function call is employed to received string data. The function call returns a success flag if
the communication port receives string data ( terminal character is 0x0d) . The function call
returns a fail flag if the buffer of the communication port is empty.
unsigned char **data Returns the received string contents. User must first allocate a
data buffer (Use comm_int function call). Before exiting
program, user must free this buffer (Use comm_exit function
call).
unsigned char port Specifies communication port (COM1 or COM2)

1: COM1 port
2: COM2 port
Return:
led_init
Syntax:
void led_init()
This function must be called to initialize the ADAM-4500's LED before a user's program can
control the LED.
led
Syntax:
void led(int type)
LED ON/OFF control
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int type 0: LED OFF
1: LED ON
wdt_enable
Syntax:
wdt_enable()
This function enables the watchdog timer function. After a user calls this function, the user must
call the wdt_clear() function to refresh the watchdog timer; otherwise the CPU resets, or a
non-maskable interrupt is generated.
wdt_clear
Syntax:
wdt_clear()
This function refreshes the watchdog timer, thereby avoiding the resetting of the CPU or the
generation of a non-maskable interrupt.
wdt_disable
Syntax:
wdt_disable()
This function disables the watchdog timer function.
<5510DRV.H>
ADAMdelay
Syntax:
void ADAMdelay(unsigned short msec)
Description:
Delays program operation by a specified number of milliseconds.
msec From 0 to 65535.
Return value:
None.
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Example:
void main(void)
{
/* codes placed here by user */
ADAMdelay(1000); /* delay 1 sec. */
/* codes placed here by user */
}
Remarks:
None.
Get_NVRAM_Size
Syntax:
unsigned char Get_NVRAM_Size(void)
Description:
Gets the battery backup RAM size. The unit is sectors, each sector is 4
KB in size. Maximum size is 60 KB theoretically.
None.
Return value:
sector Number of sectors NV RAM size is set to, from
1 to 15.
Example:
void main()
{
unsigned char sector;
sector = Get_NVRAM_Size();
}
Remarks:
None.
GetRTCtime
Syntax:
unsigned char GetRTCtime(unsigned char Time)
Description:
Reads Real-Time Clock chip timer. A user can activate a program on
the date desired.
Time RTC_sec the second
RTC_min the minute
RTC_hour the hour
RTC_day the day
RTC_week day of the week
RTC_month the month
RTC_year the year
RTC_century the century
Return value:
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The value requested by the user.
Example:
void main(void)
{
printf(\n Century = %d,
GetRTCtime(RTC_century) );
printf(\n Year = %d, GetRTCtime(RTC_year) );
printf(\n month = %d, GetRTCtime(RTC_month) );
printf(\n weekday = %d, GetRTCtime(RTC_week) );
printf(\n day = %d, GetRTCtime(RTC_day) );
printf(\n hour = %d, GetRTCtime(RTC_hour) );
printf(\n min = %d, GetRTCtime(RTC_min) );
printf(\n sec = %d, GetRTCtime(RTC_sec) );
}
Remarks:
None.
Get_SysMem
Syntax:
unsigned char Get_SysMem(unsigned char which_byte)
Description:
Reads a byte from security SRAM.
which_byte From 0 to 112, user-determined.
Return value:
The value in a byte of security SRAM.
Example:
unsigned char SlotValue[4];
void main(void)
{
int I;
/* recover last value */
for(I=0;I < 4;I++)
SlotValue[I] = Get_SysMem(I);
}
Remarks:
None.
read_backup_ram
Syntax:
unsigned char read_backup_ram(unsigned int index)
Description:
Reads the value in backup RAM at index address, 60 KB total backup
RAM, index = 0 61439; absolute addresses from 0x30000 0x3EFFF.
index From 0 to 61439, 60 KB in total.
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Return value:
The single-byte value in backup RAM at address index.
Example:
void main(void)
{
unsigned char data;
data = read_backup_ram(500);
/* put your codes here */
}
Remarks:
None.
read_mem
Syntax:
unsigned char read_mem (int memory_segment , unsigned int i)
Description:
Reads far memory data, 256 KB Flash memory, from 0x80000L to
0xBFFFFL, where (the Absolute Address) = (SEG*16 + OFFSET). For
example, (0x800FFL) = (0x8000*16 + 0x00FF).
memory_segment User-determined address taken from the range
0x8000 to 0xBFFF.
i Offset for use in location of memory taken from
the range 0x0000 to 0xFFFF.
Return value:
The value in memory storage at the indicated address.
Example:
void main(void)
{
unsigned char data;
data = read_mem(0x8000, 0x0000);
/* put your codes here */
}
Remarks:
None.
Release_All
Syntax:
void Release_All()
Description:
Releases all timer resources of the ADAM-5510 system.
None.
Return value:
None.
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Remarks:
None.
Example:
void main()
{
int idx;
/* Initializes the timer built into the 80188
microprocessor */
Timer_Init();
/* Sets time interval of the timer to
1 second. */
idx=Timer_Set(1000);
/* Checks whether the timer has timed out */
while(tmArriveCnt[idx]==0)
{
/* user can attend to other tasks...*/
}
/* Resets the current timer to its initial
state. */
Timer_Reset(idx);
/* Releases all timer resources */
Release_All()
}
Set_NVRAM_Size
Syntax:
void Set_NVRAM_Size(unsigned char sector)
Description:
Sets the battery backup RAM size. The unit is sectors, each sector is 4
Kbytes in size. Maximum size is 60 KB theoretically.
sector NV RAM size in 4 KB sectors, from 1 to 15
sectors.
Return value:
None.
Example:
void main()
{
Set_NVRAM_Size(31); /* sets NVRAM size to 15
KB*/
}
Remarks:
Maximum size is 60 KB theoretically. Actual size available depends on
the user's programming.
SetRTCtime
Syntax:
void SetRTCtime(unsigned char Time, unsigned char data)
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Description:
Sets date and time of the real-time clock.
Time RTC_sec the second
RTC_min the minute
RTC_hour the hour
RTC_day the day
RTC_week day of the week
RTC_month the month
RTC_year the year
RTC_century the century
data New contents.
Return value:
None.
Example:
void main()
{
unsigned char sec=0, min=0, hour=12;
/* set current time 12:00:00. */
SetRTCtime(RTC_sec,sec);
SetRTCtime(RTC_min,min);
SetRTCtime(RTC_hour,hour);
}
Remarks:
None.
Set_SysMem
Syntax:
void Set_SysMem(unsigned char which_byte, unsigned char data)
Description:
Writes a byte to security SRAM. Security SRAM supports 113 bytes
for user storage of important information.
which_byte From 0 to 112, user determined.
data Value to be saved.
Return value:
None.
Example:
unsigned char data[4] = {1,2,3,4};
void main(void)
{
int I;
/* save current value */
for(I=10;I < 14;I++)
Set_SysMem(I, data[I-10]);
}
Remarks:
None.
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Timer_Init()
Syntax:
int Timer_Init()
Description:
Initializes the timer built into the 80188 microprocessor. The return
value 0 means the initialization of the time was successful. The
return value 1 means the timer had already been initialized.
None.
Return value:
0: Initialization was successful.
1: The timer had already been initialized.
Remarks:
None.
Timer_Reset
Syntax:
void Timer_Reset(int idx)
Description:
Resets the timer identified by the integer idx to its initial state.
idx Timer index.
Return value:
None.
Remarks:
None.
Timer_Set
Syntax:
int Timer_Set(unsigned int msec)
Description:
Requests a timer function from the microprocessor and then sets the
time interval of the function. Timer intervals are set in 5 millisecond
increments. The function return value is an integer representing the ID
of the timer function when it is successful. A return value -1 means
the request failed. Programmers should consider whether an assigned
timer has timed-out when programming for timer functions. The value
of the variable tmArriveCnt[idx] can be checked to verify timer status.
A value of 0 indicates that the timer is still counting. Values other than
0 mean the timer has timed-out.
msec Time interval set, max. value is 65536.
Return value:
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Integer Function success, value represents function

timer ID. Max. value of 100.
-1 Function failure.
Remarks:
Timer function calls in the ADAM-5510 are emulated as timer functions
in a PLC. Applications using timer functions will run less
efficiently the more timer functions are running simultaneously in a
program. Please refer to Example 9 on the utility diskettes for details.
WDT_clear, WDT_disable, WDT_enable

Syntax:
void WDT_clear(void)
void WDT_disable(void)
void WDT_enable(void)
Description:
Clear watchdog timer.
Disable watchdog timer.
Enable watchdog timer.
When the watchdog timer is enabled, it will have to be cleared at least

once every 1.5 seconds. The watchdog timer default value is disable.
None.
Return value:
None.
Example:
void main(void)
{
int I;
WDT_enable();
For(I=0;I < 10;I++)
{
ADAMdelay(1000);
WDT_clear();
}
WDT_disable();
}
Remarks:
None.
write_backup_RAM
Syntax:
void write_backup_RAM(unsigned int index, BYTE data)
Description:
Writes a byte to battery backup memory.
index An index for data in the battery backup RAM,
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from 0 to 61439; 60 KB battery backup SRAM

in total.
data A byte of data that the programmer wants to
write to battery-protected SRAM.
Return value:
None.
Example:
void main()
{
unsigned char data=0x55;
/* Writes the data 0x55 into battery backup memory,
index 10 */
write_backup_RAM(10,data);
}
Remarks:
None.
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Appendix A Register Structure
This appendix gives a short description of each of the ADAM-4500's registers. For more
information please refer to the data book for the STARTECH 16C550 UART chip.
All registers are one byte in length. Bit 0 is the least significant bit, and bit 7 is the most
significant bit. The address of each register is specified as an offset from the port base address
(BASE), COM1 is 3F8h and COM2 is 2F8h.
DLAB is the "Divisor Latch Access Bit", bit 7 of BASE+3.
BASE+0 Receiver buffer register when DLAB=0 and the operation is a read.
BASE+0 Transmitter holding register when DLAB=0 and the operation is a write.
BASE+0 Divisor latch bits 0 - 7 when DLAB=1
BASE+1 Divisor latch bits 8-15 when DLAB=1.
The two bytes BASE+0 and BASE+1 together form a 16-bit number, the divisor, which
determines the baud rate. Set the divisor as follows:
Baud rate Divisor Baud rate Divisor

50 2304 2400 48
75 1536 3600 32
110 1047 4800 24
133.5 857 7200 16
150 768 9600 12
300 384 19200 6
600 192 38400 3
1200 96 56000 2
1800 64 115200 1
2000 58
BASE+1 Interrupt Status Register (ISR) when DLAB=0

bit 0 Enable received-data-available interrupt
bit 1 Enable transmitter-holding-register-empty interrupt
bit 2 Enable receiver-line-status interrupt
bit 3 Enable modem-status interrupt
BASE+2 FIFO Control Register (FCR)

bit 0 Enable transmit and receive FIFOs
bit 1 Clear contents of receive FIFO
bit 2 Clear contents of transmit FIFO
bits 6-7 Set trigger level for receiver FIFO interrupt
Bit 7 Bit 6 FIFO trigger level

0 0 01
0 1 04
1 0 08
1 1 14
BASE+3 Line Control Register (LCR)

bit 0 Word length select bit 0
bit 1 Word length select bit 1
Bit 1 Bit 0 Word length (bits)

0 0 5
0 1 6
1 0 7
1 1 8
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bit 2 Number of stop bits

bit 3 Parity enable
bit 4 Even parity select
bit 5 Stick parity
bit 6 Set break
bit 7 Divisor Latch Access Bit (DLAB)
BASE+4 Modem Control Register (MCR)

bit 0 DTR
bit 1 RTS
BASE+5 Line Status Register (LSR)

bit 0 Receiver data ready
bit 1 Overrun error
bit 2 Parity error
bit 3 Framing error
bit 4 Break interrupt
bit 5 Transmitter holding register empty
bit 6 Transmitter shift register empty
bit 7 At least one parity error, framing error or break
indication in the FIFO
BASE+6 Modem Status Register (MSR)

bit 0 Delta CTS
bit 1 Delta DSR
bit 2 Trailing edge ring indicator
bit 3 Delta received line signal detect
bit 4 CTS
bit 5 DSR
bit 6 RI
bit 7 Received line signal detect
BASE+7 Temporary data register
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Appendix B Safety Instructions
1.Please read these safety instructions carefully.

2.Please keep this User's Manual for later reference.
3.Please disconnect this equipment from AC outlet before cleaning. Don't use liquid or sprayed
detergent for cleaning. Use moisture sheet or cloth for cleaning.
4.For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be
easily accessible.
5.Please keep this equipment from humidity.
6.Lay this equipment on a reliable surface when install. A drop or fall could cause injury.
7.The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protect the equipment from
overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
8.Make sure the voltage of the power source when connect the equipment to the power outlet.
9.Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place anything over
the power cord.
10.All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
11.If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect the equipment from mains to avoid
being damaged by transient overvoltage.
12.Never pour any liquid into opening, this could cause fire or electrical shock.
13.Never open the equipment. For safety reason, the equipment should only be opened by
qualified service personnel.
14.If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a service personnel:
a: The power cord or plug is damaged.
b. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
c. The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
d. The equipment does not work well or you can not get it to work according to user's manual.
e. The equipment has dropped and damaged.
f. If the equipment has obvious sign of breakage.
15.DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT UNCONDITIONED, STORAGE
TEMPERATURE BELOW -20 C (-4 F) OR ABOVE 60C (140F), IT MAY DAMAGE THE
EQUIPMENT.
The sound pressure level at the operators position according to IEC 704-1:1982 is equal to or
less than 70dB(A).
DISCLAIMER: This set of instructions is provided according to IEC 704-1. Advantech

disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements contained therein.
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Wichtige Sicherheishinweise
1. Bitte lesen sie Sich diese Hinweise sorgfltig durch.
2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung fr den spteren Gebrauch auf.
3. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gert vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Verwenden Sie Keine
Flssig-oder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten dient ein angefeuchtetes Tuch zur Reinigung.
4. Die NetzanschluBsteckdose soll nahe dem Gert angebracht und leicht zugnglich
sein.
5. Das Gert ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu schtzen.
6. Bei der Aufstellung des Gertes ist auf sicheren Stand zu achten. Ein Kippen oder
Fallen knnte Verletzungen hervorrufen.
7. Die Belftungsffnungen dienen zur Luftzirkulation die das Gert vor berhitzung
schtzt. Sorgen Sie dafr, daB diese ffnungen nicht abgedeckt werden.
8. Beachten Sie beim AnschluB an das Stromnetz die AnschluBwerte.
9. Verlegen Sie die NetzanschluBleitung so, daB niemand darber fallen kann. Es sollte
auch nichts auf der Leitung abgestellt werden.
10. Alle Hinweise und Warnungen die sich am Gerten befinden sind zu beachten.
11. Wird das Gert ber einen lngeren Zeitraum nicht benutzt, sollten Sie es vom
Stromnetz trennen. Somit wird im Falle einer berspannung eine Beschdigung vermieden.
12. Durch die Lftungsffnungen drfen niemals Gegenstnde oder Flssigkeiten in das
Gert gelangen. Dies knnte einen Brand bzw. elektrischen Schlag auslsen.
13. ffnen Sie niemals das Gert. Das Gert darf aus Grnden der elektrischen Sicherheit
nur von authorisiertem Servicepersonal geffnet werden.
14. Wenn folgende Situationen auftreten ist das Gert vom Stromnetz zu trennen und von
einer qualifizierten Servicestelle zu berprfen:
a - Netzkabel oder Netzstecker sind beschdigt.
b - Flssigkeit ist in das Gert eingedrungen.
c - Das Gert war Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt.
d - Wenn das Gert nicht der Bedienungsanleitung entsprechend funktioni ert
oder Sie mit Hilfe dieser Anleitung keine Verbesserung erzielen.
e - Das Gert ist gefallen und/oder das Gehuse ist beschdigt.
f - Wenn das Gert deutliche Anzeichen eines Defektes aufweist.
Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Schalldruckpegel nach DIN 45 635 Teil 1000 betrgt 70dB(A)
oder weiger.
DISCLAIMER: This set of instructions is provided according to IEC704-1.

Advantech disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements contained therein.
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ADAM is a trademark of Advantech Co., Ltd.

2nd Edition, July 2004

Chapter 1 General Information 3

Chapter 2 Installation Guidelines 7

Chapter 3 Programming and Downloading 12

Chapter 4 Function Library 18

Appendix A Register Structure 31

Appendix B Safety Instructions 33

Chapter 1 General Information

Emulating Open PC environments

Built-in RS-232/RS-485 Communication Ports

Built-in Real-time Clock and Watchdog Timer

1.4 System Diagram

Figure 1-1: ADAM-4500 Diagram

Function Block Diagram

Figure 1-2: ADAM-4500 Function Block Diagram

Chapter 2 Installation Guidelines

2.1 System Requirements to Setup ADAM-4500

2.2 Steps to Successfully Setup the System

Step 2: Wiring the power cables and download cable

+Vs (R) Red

HOST PC DOWNLOAD CABLE and ADAM-4500

Figure 2-1: Download Cable Connections

Step 3: Run utility software in host computer

Figure 2-2: Main Screen

Setup COM port

changed. The screen is as shown in figure 2.3.

Figure 2-3: Select Communication Port

Step 4: Power on ADAM-4500

Figure 2-4: Emulating Screen of ADAM-4500

2.3 Jumper Setting

COM1 Port Setting (JP1)

Watchdog Timer Setting (JP2)

NMI RESET NMI RESET NMI RESET

JP2 JP2 JP2

Reset Function Setting (JP3)

2.4 Communication Wiring

Pin No. Description

Table 2-1: Pin Assignments of RS-232 Port

Chapter 3 Programming and Downloading

Mini BIOS Functions

Function Subfunction Task

Converting Program Codes

Figure 3-1: Converting Program Codes

Programming the Watchdog Timer

Interrupt Name Interrupt Type

0xF8000 -- 0xFFFFF Monitor program

3.2 Downloading and Transferring

Install Utility Software on Host PC

Preparing the ALLFILE directory

Downloading into flash ROM (ADAM-4500's C-drive)

Figure 3-2: Program downloading

Figure 3-3: Download Complete

Transferring files to SRAM (ADAM-4500's D-drive)

Figure 3-4: File Transferring

3.3 Steps to Building a Successful Application

Step 2: Connect the cables

Step 3: Convert and download codes to flash ROM

Step 4: Power on ADAM-4500 to complete the application

Chapter 4 Function Library

The "LIBRARY" directory contains the following two sub-directories:

. MSC60 Library for Microsoft C 6.0 version

Function Library for Microsoft C